1975 BMW 320 vs. 1959 Porsche 356
To start off, 1975 BMW 320 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 1,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 BMW 320 (128 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1959 Porsche 356. (75 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1959 Porsche 356. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 BMW 320 weights approximately 212 kg more than 1959 Porsche 356. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1975 BMW 320 (174 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Porsche 356. (119 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1975 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Porsche 356.
Compare all specifications:
1975 BMW 320 | 1959 Porsche 356 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 320 | 356 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1582 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 119 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 838 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2110 mm |